Characterization in the Novel
A character is a person who takes part in the action of a novel or short story. Usually, there is a central character whom we call the “protagonist.” The protagonist is the main character in the story. In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, the protagonist is Arnold Spirit Jr.
One of the keys to a great story is creating characters that the audience cares about. One way for the story to seem real to the audience is for the characters to feel real. Here are some ways that an author can reveal a character to accomplish this:
describing the character’s physical appearance;
describing what the character says, thinks, feels;
describing what others say about the character, and how others react to the character.
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ASSIGNMENT 4: CHARACTER PROFILE
- Choose one of the following characters and complete the character profile organizer below.
- –Arnold Spirit Junior
- –Rowdy
–Mr. P (Arnold’s math teacher).
Character Profile Organizer
Character’s Name: ________________________
Your description, evidence from the novel (direct quotations)
What character trait(s) does this reveal?
*see note below
Physical Appearance
What does your character DO to show his or her personality?
What does your character SAY to show his or her personality?
What do others say about the character?
How do they treat the character?
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